Deakin
Pronunciation: [ d-EEK-ihn ]
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Deakin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 226 babies have been named Deakin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deakin is past its peak , currently ranked #26,582 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,582
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Deakin
Deakin is a boy name .
Deakin is currently ranked #26,582 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deakin include Dea, Deak, Deaky, Deakie, Dey, Deie, and Deakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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